Washington, D.C. (Feb. 15, 2018)-- The National Association of Black Journalists recognizes the exceptional life of journalist and historian Lerone Bennett, Jr. who transitioned on Wednesday. Bennett was a former editor for Ebony and Jet magazines, and spent decades exemplifying excellence in journalism.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 31, 2018) – The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announces the selection of Miami and Houston as convention host cities for the 2019 and 2021 NABJ Convention and Career Fairs, respectively. The final city selection follows a thorough process that is in alignment with a priority objective outlined in the NABJ Strategic Plan 2017-2020.

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) are officially opening the Request For Proposal (RFP) convention site selection process for their Joint Conventions and Career Fair in 2020.

The restricted grant will assist with building organizational capacity

Pictured: 2017 NABJ Student Projects participants.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 17, 2018) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is proud to announce the Democracy Fund has awarded NABJ a $200,000 grant to help NABJ build staffing capacity in its national office, furthering the implementation of the NABJ Strategic Plan 2017-2020.

Proposed amendments to the NABJ Constitution, the association's chief governing document, must be submitted no later than Thursday, February 1, 2018. This period covers six months prior to the start of the 2018 national convention in Detroit on Wednesday, Aug. 1.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 16, 2018) -- National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) President Sarah Glover has named Dallas-area editor and journalism educator Eva D. Coleman as the 2018 NABJ Convention chairwoman. The largest gathering for journalists of color in 2018 will be held at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center from Aug. 1-5. Coleman will lead convention team. This year's theme is "NABJ18: Driving Journalism, Technology & Trust."Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 9, 2018) -- NABJ President Sarah Glover is among the journalists participating in "The Power Shift Summit" today at the Newseum. Numerous NABJ members will also be in attendance including NABJ Founder Joe Davidson, Former President Vanessa Williams, Executive Director Sharon Toomer and Vox Editor in Chief Lauren Williams. Members of the media will discuss "Me Too," sexual harassment and discrimination in the journalism industry. The summit seeks to present solutions. The livestream starts at 10 a.m. EDT. Watch here. Join the conversation on social media using #PowerShiftSummit.Read More

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NABJ Celebrates CBS Vice President Kimberly Godwin

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 18, 2017) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is applauding the recent promotion of long-time member Kimberly Godwin to vice president of news at CBS News. Also continuing in her role as executive director for development and diversity, Godwin is responsible for the editorial direction, launch and coordination of all CBS News newsgathering resources domestically and around the globe.

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NABJ Mourns the Loss of Getahn Ward, NABJ Member and Tennessean Reporter

Photo credit: Tennessean

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 16, 2017) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns the loss of Getahn Ward, a longtime member of NABJ, Nashville chapter leader, business reporter at the Tennessean and adjunct faculty member at Tennessee State University.

Ward, 45, died overnight at home. His mother was visiting him from Liberia at the time of his death, according to the Tennessean.

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NABJ Founders' Day
December 12

On Dec. 12, 1975, 44 men and women gathered in Washington, D.C. to form the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).

Over the last four decades, NABJ has grown into the largest organization representing journalists of color in the nation. We continue to be committed to fostering an exemplary group of professionals that honors excellence and the outstanding achievements of black journalists in the media industry.

We are living at a time when the free press is more important than ever. NABJ members contribute to the very best of news gathering in newsrooms across the nation.

Today we issue a call to action. Please continue to support our dutiful association.

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NABJ President Sarah Glover Among Journalism Leaders to
Tackle #MeToo at #PowerShiftSummit

Sarah Glover and Jill Geisler

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 11, 2017) -- NABJ President Sarah Glover will participate in a leadership role at "The Power Shift Summit," a high-level gathering of invited leaders across journalism and the media industry that will focus on sexual misconduct in newsrooms and how to create meaningful and sustainable change.

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NABJ Mourns the Passing of Iconic Journalist Simeon Booker

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 11, 2017) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns the loss of Simeon Booker, a pioneering journalist, author and chronicler of the Civil Rights Movement.

Booker, the Jet reporter who brought the 1955 murder of Emmett Till to the forefront of national news, died Dec. 10 at the age of 99, in an assisted-living community in Solomons, Maryland. His wife, Carol, confirmed his death to the Washington Post.

"Simeon Booker's remarkable career, spanning more than six decades, reminds us how important chronicling the truth and speaking truth to power via the written word is," said NABJ President Sarah Glover. "Booker's reports during the Civil Rights Movement shed light on the country's ills, bringing much-needed perspective; and he did so all while risking his own life to tell the story. Simeon Booker is a role model for black journalists and his life's work is an example of media excellence that all journalists should strive for."

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NABJ to TV One Execs: Reconsider Decision to Ax 'NewsOne Now'

Roland Martin and award-winning team informed of cancellation

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 8, 2017) -- Members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) are expressing their dismay that NewsOne Now will go off the air on Dec. 21. TV One executives made the announcement earlier this week.

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NABJ/NBC News Summer Internship Program 2018

The National Association of Black Journalists is pleased to announce our continued partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal for the NBC News Summer Interns Program! The NABJ/NBC News Summer Internship gives students real world experience and exposure to one of the world's leading News divisions, which includes NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC. Application deadline is Feb. 21, 2018.

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2018 NABJ Student Multimedia Project

NABJ offers an expenses-paid fellowship to outstanding journalism students. For one week, students work with professional journalists and educators to create daily television newscasts and newspapers, as well as craft and manage a full convention website. The students produce pieces about all elements of the convention and complement this reporting with local stories that capture buzz-worthy developments in convention host cities.

The 2018 program will take place during the 43nd Annual Convention & Career Fair, which is scheduled to take place in Detroit from Aug.1 - 5, 2018. Students must be available to take part in the entire fellowship. Application deadline is Feb. 2, 2018Click HERE to Apply

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2018 North Carolina A&T State University Multimedia Short Course

The NABJ Multimedia Short Course at North Carolina A&T State University is a four-day intensive journalism workshop which provides hands-on experience and practical guidance of what it takes to be successful multimedia journalists.

During the Short Course, students will produce a newscast, webcasts, podcasts, video slide shows and related social media sites. They will be instructed by experienced industry anchors/reporters, news directors, producers, videographers/editors, and NC A&T faculty. Application deadline is Dec. 10, 2017.

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The Poynter Institute and NABJ Announce the 2017 Class for the
Poynter-NABJ Leadership Academy for Diversity in Digital Media

WASHINGTON, D. C. (Nov. 13, 2017) -- The Poynter Institute and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) are pleased to announce the 2017 class for the Poynter-NABJ Leadership Academy for Diversity in Digital Media, a transformational leadership program for journalists of color.

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NABJ Denounces Cyberbullying and Body Shaming Journalists Face

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 6, 2017) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is appalled at the insensitive and hateful social media posts recently leveled toward traffic reporter Demetria Obilor of WFAA-TV in Dallas. While many have shared messages of support, Obilor has been the target of negative social media posts that criticize her hair, looks and attire. One viewer, expressing her displeasure, even called for a boycott of the station.

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First Time in History, NABJ Re-Elects President to Second Term

Sarah Glover, NBC's social media pro, to lead the mighty NABJ through 2019

Several of the 2017-19 NABJ Board of Directors and Executive Director Sharon Toomer at NABJ headquarters.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 27, 2017) -- In a historic move, members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) elected NBC Owned Television Station's Sarah Glover to a second term as president in August during its annual convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Elections Chair John Yearwood presented the certified elections results at the NABJ board meeting last weekend.